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Anupam77 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

have to / have +noun/pronoun

what is the difference in the meaning of these two sentences.

i have to meet them somehow
i have them meet somehow
  

Top answer

I have to meet them somehow. Your other sentence is not a usual English structure.

  • I have to meet them somehow.
  • Your other sentence is not a usual English structure.
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I have to meet them somehow.

Your other sentence is not a usual English structure.
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Thanks for replying Mister Micawber, in 2nd sentence ,i tried to use verb "have" as a causative verb.if it is wrong use then what would be right,please help me to make 2nd sentence right.
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anupam77i tried to use verb "have" as a causative verb
Generally, and as there, using the simple present tense usually creates an unusual sentence. When composing examples, always try to use another verb form when possible.

I would like to have them meet somehow.
I'm going to have them meet somehow.

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